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Yosemite National Park hiking guide

Chilnualna Falls Trail

A 7.9-mile out-and-back with 2,220 ft of climbing in Mariposa Grove & Wawona, rated moderate.

Chilnualna Falls Trail, Yosemite National Park
Photo: btwashburn · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
7.9 mi (12.7 km)
Elevation gain
2,220 ft (677 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Mariposa Grove & Wawona
Highest point
6,431 ft
Lowest point
4,211 ft
Horses
Allowed

About Chilnualna Falls Trail

Follow Chilnualna Creek through a variety of forest types and open areas, featuring multiple cascades and culminating in a stunning waterfall. The trail offers expansive views of Wawona Dome and surrounding hills, making it a less crowded yet rewarding hike.

Route map

Route map of Chilnualna Falls Trail in Yosemite National Park0.5 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Chilnualna Falls Trail5,0006,0000246Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 6,431 ftLow 4,211 ft
Elevation runs from 4,211 ft to 6,431 ft over 7.7 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Mariposa Grove & Wawona

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